Have you Goat what it takes?

Want to do The Goat next year? We dare you!

The Goat is an exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track, traversing the western slopes of Mount Ruapehu.

The 20 kilometre (approx.) course has over 1,000 metres of vertical ascent and covers amazing terrain. Pass by stunning scenery ranging from ancient lava flows and scoria fields, mountain beech forest, tussock grasslands, and alpine herb fields to cascading waterfalls, an alpine lake, boulder-strewn rivers, and amazing panoramic views.

This UNESCO Dual World Heritage Area; the Tongariro National Park is a magical place for trail runners and adventurers alike.

***ENTRIES FOR THE 2025 EVENT WILL OPEN AT 9:30AM ON WEDNESDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2024. CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY INFORMATION***

Something for the Kids

The Kid, proudly presented by the Ohakune Events Chartiable Trust! An event as part of The Goat Adventure Run, just for our young people aged between 5 and 16 years old! The Kid follows a 3.2km trail in the Mangawhero Forest on an off-road track that loops around the forest with surprises along the way!

Each runner will receive a finisher medal (or donate a tree) and a yummy treat!

OUR AMAZING SPONSORS